Important Geography One-Liner Questions by ExamPundit

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IMPORTANT GEOGRAPHY ONE-LINER QUESTIONS
1. Which is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres----Africa
2. In which continent is the Gobi desert located-Asia
3. Which is the only continent without desert----Europe
4. The term ‘ENVIRONMENT’ is originated from which language?---- French
5. What is the correct sequence of gases found in the atmosphere on the basis of the percentage in descending
order?----Nitrogen > oxygen > argon > carbon dioxide
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6. All the weather phenomena like rainfall, fog and hailstorm occur in which layer?---- Troposphere
7. The area where the warm and cold currents meet is the best for which activity?----Fishing
8. The main cause of the origin of tides in the ocean are---- Due to the force of gravity of both the sun and the
moon
9. The word tsunami is originated from which language?----- Japanese
10. Which river crosses the equator twice?-----Congo River
11. Seven Sisters of India-- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and
Sikkim
12. Where is the Sabarimala temple located-Kerala
13. Which cities of India are connected by the Golden Quadrilateral highway?---- Delhi (north), Kolkata (east),
Mumbai (west) and Chennai (south).
14. Kolkata is situated on the bank of which river?------ Hooghly
15. What are known as the 'Prairies'? ---- The temperate grasslands of North America are known as the Prairies.
16. Resources which can be renewed or reproduced are known as----Renewable Resources
17. Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called----- Sustainable
development.
18. All non-living things are known as---- Abiotic resources
19. In which year was the Environment (Protection) Act passed by the Parliament of India-1986
20. Which countries in South America are landlocked?-Paraguagy and Bolivia
21. Which pass connects Srinagar and Leh- Zoji La

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22. Which Indian state has the longest mainland Coastline-Gujarat
23. The region of planet Earth, where life exists is known as-Biosphere
24. 49th parallel is a boundary between – USA and Canada
25. Which is the highest peak in India-K2 (Godwin Austin)
26. The Central Drug Research Institute of India is located at -Lucknow
27. The Cauvery water dispute is between-Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
28. Jim Corbett National Park is located in-Uttarakhand
29. Which place is famous for mining of uranium-Jaduguda
30. India’s longest highway tunnel is the –Atal Tunnel
31. Which is the largest country of South America-Brazil
32. The rivers that flow into the Arabian Sea are: Narmada, Tapti, Indus, Sabarmati, and Mahi.
33. India’s longest road-cum-rail bridge, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is called the-Bogibeel Bridge
34. The Bering Strait connects the- Arctic ocean and Pacific Ocean
35. Which National Park is situated in Jammu and Kashmir-Dachigam National Park
36. The downfold in a rock is known as a/an -Syncline
37. Where is the ‘Zojila Tunnel Project’ –Jammu and Kashmir
38. Which is the highest literate state of India as per Census 2011-Kerala
39. What is total forest cover of India as per ISFR report 2019-21.67% of the total geographical area of the country
40. Who launched the Golden Quadrilateral Project- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
41. Which is India’s newest nuclear power plant- Kudankulam

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42. Kolleru lake is located in which Indian state- Andhra Pradesh
43. Where was the first nuclear power plant set up in India-Tarapur
44. In which state is the Gandhi Sagar Dam constructed-Madya Pradesh
45. Largest Bauxite producing state of India-Odisha
46. The first high court of India was established in-Kolkata
47. In which does the river Godavari originate- Brahmagiri Hills
48. On which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam constructed-Narmada
49. Where is the Sambhar Lake situated-Rajasthan
50. The Southernmost tip of Indian territory is-Indira point
51. Which Indian mines is one of the world’s largest uranium mine-Tummalapalle mine
52. Which port is one of the oldest artificial port on the eastern coast-Chennai port
53. Which of the states lies along the border of Pakistan- Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir,
Ladakh.
54. Where is Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary located – Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
55. Who is considered as the father of geography-Eratosthenes
56. The quartzite is a ____type of rock-Metamorphic
57. In India, river dolphins are found in_____river-Ghaghara
58. Which is the world’s largest freshwater lake in terms of volume-Lake Baikal
59. Which state in India has the highest coal reserves –Jharkhand
60. The Virupaksha temple at Hampi is dedicated to-Lord Shiva

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61. Name the recently added 17th zone of the Indian Railway-Kolkata Metro
62. Which state in India has the biggest consumption of fertilizer (in Kg Per hectare)-Punjab
63. Which state has the highest wind energy production in India-Tamil Nadu
64. Which is the longest railway line in the world-Trans-Siberian Railway
65. Where was the first oil well discovered in Assam-Digboi
66. Which is the Sixth largest country of the world in terms of area-Australia
67. In which state is the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary located- Karnataka
68. Name the major river that flows through the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli-Daman ganga
69. The Kamakhya temple is situated in the state of -Assam
70. Which mountains are called the Blue Mountains? -Nilgiri Hills
71. The states of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand were created in the year-2000
72. The Gateway of India was built in the traditional______style to welcome King George V and Queen Mary to
India in 1911- Indo-Saracenic style
73. Lucknow is famous for which traditional art of embroidery-chikankari Work
74. Sanchi Stupa is situated near the city of-Bhopal
75. Girnar Hills of Junagadh, Gujarat is famous for__Mangoes -Kesar
76. Asia’s largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden is situated in which city-Srinagar
77. According to National Waterways 1 (NW1) in India, what is the length (Stretch) of Allahabad (Prayagraj)-Haldia
in km -1620 km
78. Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by-UNESCO

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79. The Ajanta caves are located in - Maharashtra
80. Sariska National Park is located in-Rajasthan
81. The Challenger Deep in the ___is considered to be the deepest point known on Earth-Mariana Trench
82. In which state the famous Sun Temple situated-Odisha
83. Which country is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of
Mannar? – Sri Lanka
84. Popular folk song ‘Kajari’ is popular in - Uttar Pradesh
85. Manora Fort is situated in-Tamil Nadu
86. Which state has the largest number of Cotton mills and most of them produce yarn rather than cloth-Tamil Nadu
87. India’s Statue of Unity is situated in the state of-Gujarat
88. Which is the correctly depicts Indian Standard Time-GMT +5.30
89. Which city is known as ‘The City of Palaces’ in India-Kolkata
90. Name the place in India where one can find the zero Mile stone consisting of four horses and a pillar made up of
sandstone-Nagpur
91. The Buland Darwaza is located at- Fatehpur Sikri
92. The popular sword dance in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand is called-Chholiya
93. ___is the largest earthen dam in India and second largest in Asia. The dam is named after the son of Mahabali
who was the king of Kerala- Banasura sagar
94. The longest running train in the Indian railway network in terms of distance and time is-Vivek Express
95. The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat were created in -1960

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96. ____is a well known constellation that can be seen in the evening. This constellation is also known as ‘the
Hunter’-Orion
97. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is situated in-Rajasthan
98. What are the sub-fields of Economic Geography?----- Sub-fields of Economic Geography are: Geography of
Resources, Geography of Agriculture, Geography of Tourism, Geography of Industries, Geography of
Marketing and Geography of International Trade.
99. To which country does the famous ‘Zulu’ Tribe belong-South Africa
100. Where is Sri Guru ram dass Jee International Airport located-Amirtsar
101. Which was the first vehicle to soft-land safely on the surface of the Moon-Luna 9
102. Which city is known as ‘The Queen of the Arabian Sea’ – Kochi
103. The canal that links the Mediterranean sea and the Red sea is-Suez canal.
104. Which is known as the city of pearls-Hyderabad
105. Which two places are connected by the National Highway, NH-44- Srinagar to Kanyakumari
106. The Indian painting style which has embellishments of pure gold and precious stones and depicts Hindu
deities, especially Lord Krishna is –Tanjore Paintings
107. Rourkela, Bhilai, Bokaro, Visakhapatnam etc are centres for –Iron and steel industry
108. The North-South and East-West(NS-EW) corridors of Indian Highway network intersect at-Jhansi
109. Which is the longest highway of India-NH44
110. Which mountain ranges is an example of fold mountains-Himalayas
111. Where is the famous wagah Border located-Amirtsar

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112. The study of landforms and their evolution is called-Geomorphology
113. Which one of the following lines runs parallel to Arabian sea-The konkan Railway
114. Which state has maximum length of railway line? -Uttar Pradesh
115. Who coined the term 'geography'? -Eratosthenus
116. _____is one of the major factor responsible for deforestation-Agriculture
117. The cities which are included in the 'Golden Triangle' are---- Agra, Delhi, and Jaipur.
118. Which is known as the highest battlefield of the world----Siachin glacier
119. Which Indian state has highest production from Viticulture-Maharashtra
120. Which is the first large-scale iron and steel plants in India- Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO)
121. Which city is known as Scotland of the East----Shillong
122. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is situated in –Kolkata
123. Which is Asia’s biggest bus terminus- Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Chennai
124. On which river is Idukki Dam built-Periyar
125. What is the other name for Regur soil in India-Black soil
126. Name the caves found in western India on the Island of Gharapuris which received the UNESCO heritage site
status in 1987-Elephanta caves
127. Panchpatmali in Koraput district, Odisha has large deposits of which mineral-Bauxite
128. What is meant by Epigraphy- Study of inscriptions
129. In which city is the headquarters of Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts located-New Delhi
130. Gulf streams emanate from the gulf of-Mexico

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131. Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is the home for Asiatic Lions-Gir
132. Which port is located on eastern coast of India? -Haldia
133. Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea----Sicily
134. Which strait connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean---- Strait of Magellan
135. Which country is the biggest producer of coffee in the world-Brazil
136. What is the language spoken by a majority of the people in Lakshadweep-Malayalam
137. Tendu, Amaltas, Bel are common trees found in which type of forests in India- Dry deciduous forests
138. Yakshagana is a folk performance of which Indian state---Karnataka
139. Name the drainage pattern where the river orginates from a hill and flows in all directions---Radial
140. Name the Shiva temple near Taliparamba in Kerala, where women are allowed to enter only after 8 p.m. A
unique feature of this temple is the absence of a flagstaff- Rajarajeshwara temple
141. Which Mughal monument was designed by Ustad Ahmed Lahori and declared a UNESCO World Heritage
site in 1983-Taj Mahal
142. Which place in India was known as ‘kala pani’-Andaman Islands
143. A large marble building in Kolkata, built by the British whose design echoes the Taj Mahal is-Victoria
Memorial
144. Which state was known as North East Frontier Agency till 1972?-Arunachal Pradesh
145. Hurkiya Baul is a folk dance form associated with which Indian state-Uttarakhand
146. Which river is known as the Yellow River- The Huang He
147. Which layer of the atmosphere has the lowest density? ----Exosphere
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148. ______is known as “Saffron town” of Kashmir-----Pampore
149. Which two rivers are linked by the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project----Godavari and Krishna Rivers.
150. The Amravati, the Bhavani, the Hemavati, the Kabini, etc. are the main tributaries of---- Cauvery
151. ____in Punjab was earlier known as Ramdaspur-----Amirtsar
152. Travelling from the Arctic Circle to the Equator what sequence of biomes would one pass through- Tundra,
Taiga, Temperate Forests, Tropical Rain Forests
153. Bardo Chham is folk dance of –---Arunachal Pradesh
154. Tsangpo and Dihang are other names of which river- Brahmaputra
155. Which is the highest peak of the Nilgiri hills------Doddabetta
156. Sal and teak are the most important ____trees------Deciduous
157. Which was the first multipurpose project in India after Independence?----Damodar Valley Corporation
158. Name the dam constructed on River Narmada ----- Sardar Sarovar Dam
159. Pampas, steppes, savanna and prairies are all names of famous----Grasslands
160. Kathiawar Peninsula is a geographical and cultural extension of-----Rajasthan
161. Kamet,Namcha Barwa,Gurla Mandhata are the names of –Mountain peaks in Himalayas
162. Which mountain range is located in Switzerland----The alps
163. Jog falls the highest waterfalls in India is also known as-Gerosappa falls
164. Write the name of 'terrestrial planets' ?- Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
165. Bamboo, brich, sal spruce and sheesham can be found in the _____forest---- Temperate deciduous
166. Which river flows through London-Thames

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167. Describes the taungya system----- It is the system of growing agricultural crops between rows of planted
trees
168. Which type of soil is mostly found in eastern coast of India-----Alluvial
169. Bari Doab is the area between-Beas and Ravi
170. Mechi river is a tributary of which river-Mahananda
171. When we travel across the countryside, we see red soils in many regions. What is the reason for its colour-
Abundance of ferric oxides
172. Which statement is correct about the Pacific ring of Fire-75% of Earth’s volcanoes are located along the Ring
of Fire
173. Which national park in India has the maximum number of rhinos-kaziranga National Park
174. Which strait lies between Russia and state of the United States of America-Bering Strait
175. Which canal connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean-Panama canal
176. In which part of India does the Great Indian Desert lie-Western Part
177. The Tibetan plateau is the best example of a/an- Intermontane Plateau
178. Which is the cause of a tsunami----submarine Landslides
179. Valmiki National park is located in-----Bihar
180. In Africa, Kilimanjaro is------volcanic mountain
181. The highest point of the Aravalli Range is-----Guru shikhar
182. Which highways covers most of Rajasthan------NH 15
183. Dhupgarh is the highest peak of the ____range-----Satpura

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184. National Waterway-3 of India exists in the state of-Kerala
185. Diphu pass is situated in- Arunachal Himalayas
186. The pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomenon in Kerala and the coastal areas of Karnataka are
locally known as-Mango showers
187. Which National Highway passing through the Kaziranga National Park is imposing key threat for the wildlife-
NH37
188. 1o of latitude is equal to _____km approximately-111 km
189. Our solar system is a part of which galaxy-Milky way
190. Where is Raisina Hill- It is situated in the same location as Rashtrapati Bhavan
191. On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day of the year----22 December
192. Where is the Kanha Tiger Reserve-----Madhya Pradesh
193. Which planets rotates in clockwise direction----Venus
194. Where is the world’s largest coral reef found-----Australia
195. The Karakoram pass, the mountain pass which lies between India and China, is in close proximity to----
Kargil
196. _____is the only state of India where the Sangai deer is found----Manipur
197. Which is the longest river in the world-Nile
198. Kaziranga National park is famous for----- One-horn rhino
199. Which is the highest waterfall of the world on land------ Angel Falls
200. What is the name of India-Pakistan border?----Radcliffe Line

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201. Which lake is the largest fresh water lake in North-east India----Loktak lake (Manipur)
202. Name the region located in the western coast- The Malabar Region
203. How many Indian states share their boundaries with Nepal-5
204. What do we call the force which affects the direction of wind and is caused by the rotation of the earth on its
axis----Coriolis force
205. What is the outermost part of the earth-----Crust
206. Name the strait that divides Morocco and Spain-----Strait of Gibraltar
207. What is the ancient name of Iran----Persia
208. The east coast of India is a------Low sedimentary rock
209. Which is a part of ‘global commons’- The High Seas, The Atmosphere, The Antarctica and The Outer
Space
210. The Dhauladhar range in the Himalayas is a part of----Lesser Himalayas
211. In which wildlife sanctuary/national park do we find the ‘Hangul’ (Kashmir Stag)- Dachigam Sanctuary
212. Where is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport situated----Indore
213. The height of Mt Godwin Austin (K2) is _____m-8611
214. Which active volcano is known as the Light House of the Mediterranean ----- Stromboli volcano
215. The latitudes that pass through Kerala also pass through----Tamil Nadu
216. Which countries in South America are landlocked? - Paraguay and Bolivia
217. What kind of a resource is water-----cyclic
218. Sardar sarovar dam is located at-Gujarat

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219. The only active volcano of India is in------Barren Island
220. The ‘Big Bang Theory’ is about the---- Origin of the universe
221. The Konark Temple is situated in which state----odisha
222. The longest canal in the world is----- Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
223. Where does the Brahmaputra river originate- Lake Manasarovar
224. What is Kaiga, situated in Karnataka, famous for----Nuclear plant
225. Which famous landmark is present between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie----Niagara Falls
226. Which soil is the largest available and the most intensively cultivated soil in India-Alluvial soil
227. The asthenosphere is the highly viscous, mechanically weak and ductilely deforming region of the
upper_____of Earth-----Mantle
228. Which is a Himalayan Mountain pass connecting Uttarakhand with Tibet----Mana Pass
229. The movement responsible for drifting of the continents was caused by the polar-fleeing force and tidal force.
The polar-fleeing force is related to-----Rotation of the earth
230. Which city is known as ‘Venice of the East’ where the city palace is located----Udaipur
231. What is the height of the geostationary orbit----35,786 km
232. Which National Waterway runs along Coromandal Coast and also through part of Krishna and Godavari river
in south India----National waterway-4
233. In which regions is Mount Kailash situated----Tibet
234. Rocks which have solidified from molten magma are called –Igneous Rocks
235. Which is a dormant volcano- Mauna Kea in Hawaii

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236. The river that is known as Jamuna in Bangladesh is called ______in India----Brahmaputra
237. India’s largest salt water lake is situated in----- Mahanadi Delta
238. The world’s largest drainage basin is-----. Amazon basin
239. What is the overall length of Golden Quadrilateral in India----5846
240. Which is the largest country in the Europe according to land area (in sq km)-----Russia
241. Which Indian states are situated on the Bangladesh border- West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura ,
Mizoram
242. Which northeastern Indian state is also called as ‘Nye-Mal-Ale’ by its actual inhabitants-Sikkim
243. Which multipurpose projects in India is constructed on river Narmada-Sardar Sarovar Project
244. How many types of Indian river systems are there-2
245. The major tributaries of the Indus River are--Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Satluj.
246. Gol Gumbaz is situated in which state----Karnataka
247. Tundra vegetation is found in the-Himalayan region
248. To which archipelago does Diego Garcia island belong-----Chagos
249. The highest point of Andaman and Nicobar islands is called-saddle peak
250. 17th Parallel was the boundary between which two countries- North Vietnam and South Vietnam
251. Which country is known as ‘Hermit Kingdom’-North Korea
252. Brahmaputra is one of the major rivers that flows across countries having many tributaries. Which tributaries
is a part of Brahmaputra-Teesta River
253. From which language is the word ‘El-Nino’ derived-Spanish

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254. The word ‘Mausim’ (referring to monsoon) comes from which of the following languages-Arabic
255. The Tropic of Cancer pass through which one of the states in india-Jharkhand
256. The Sundarban delta is formed by which of the following rivers-Ganga and Brahmaputra
257. Mrignayani ka Mahal’ is situated in ----Gwalior
258. The Suez Canal, which is very significant for commerce, was constructed in which of the following countries-
Egypt
259. Where will you find the ‘Forbidden City’- ---China
260. Which branch of Physical Geography is devoted to the study of landforms, their evolution and related
processes---Geomorphology
261. The different patterns formed by different group of stars are called-----Constellations
262. The “Slash and burn” agriculture in Andaman and Nicobar islands is known as----Dipa
263. _____is the first tagged Indian item under the Geographic Indicator tag through the TRIPS Agreement----
Darjeeling tea
264. Which state has the largest Uranium reserves in India----Andhra
265. In which country is the largest natural hot spring, ‘Frying Pan Lake’, located----New Zealand
266. The international boundary line which separates North Korea and South Korea is popularly known as----
Military demarcation Line
267. A huge system of billions of stars and cloud of dust and gases is known as----Galaxy
268. A huge system of billions of stars and clouds of dust and gases is known as----Block mountains
269. Which state in India has one of the oldest and largest oil field----Assam
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270. Which is the third-longest river in the world----- Yangtze River
271. Name the major strait that joins the English Channel and North Sea-----Dover strait
272. The confluence of the Indus River and the Zanskar River occurs in-----Ladakh
273. In which continents Mount Vinson is located-----Antartica
274. Which place is linked by NH1 (old numbering)-Delhi-----Atari
275. Which fort is built on the bank of Chenab river----Akhnoor fort
276. The outermost region of the sun is known as-------Corona
277. India’s First Marine park is situated in-----Gulf of Kutch
278. Which is the fastest seismic waves-----Primary waves
279. The part of the Himalayan mountains that is lying between Tista and Dihang river is known as-----Assam
Himalayas
280. Which is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush------Tirich Mir
281. Saltoro Kangri Peak are located on which borders-----Indo-Pak border
282. Which of the mountain passes forms the ‘tri-junction’ of India, china and Myanamr-Dhipu
283. Which earthquake waves involve transverse displacement------S-waves
284. The Kullu velley with the lahaul and Spiti valleys in Himachal Pradesh is connected by the ----Rohtang pass
285. Which Indian state shares borders with China, Nepal and Bhutan-----Sikkim
286. The Chabahar port is located in-Iran
287. Khardung La located in which range – Ladakh range
288. Laterite soil develops in the area with----- High temperature and heavy rainfall
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289. The constellation which one can see during the early part of a summer night is----Ursa Major
290. Telegraph plateau is a part of the-----North Atlantic Ridge
291. In which state of India is the National Waterway No.3 located------Kerala
292. Which forests are known as the monsoon forests?------Tropical deciduous
293. The axis of the earth is inclined to the plane of ecliptic at an angle of------66 ½ degrees
294. New York is situated on the river bank of-----Hudson River
295. Old alluvial soil is known as------Bhangar
296. Hemavati is the tributary of ____ river------Kaveri
297. The Suez Canal, which is very significant for commerce, was constructed in which of the following countries-
----Egypt
298. Earthquakes that are produced due to the sliding of rocks along a fault plane are known as------ Tectonic
Earthquake
299. Who discovered the law of planetary motion-------Kepler
300. Equatorial plane and Orbital plane are inclined to each other at which angle----23.5o
301. Towards the close of the summer season, the pre-monsoon showers are common, especially, in Kerala and
Karnataka, which are often referred to as----Mango showers
302. Which part of the earth is the main source of magma-Mantle
303. The brightest planet in the night sky is----Venus
304. Grassland of Central Asia-----Steppe
305. Which is the longest line of latitude on the globe----Equator

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306. _____ is the closest star to the Earth-----Sun
307. Which is the only Indian state to share its boundary with the state of Sikkim---West Bengal
308. The Indian standard Meridian passes through - Five states
309. Which river is associated with the Dhuandhar falls-Narmada
310. Which river flows through the Dadra and Nagar Haveli----- Daman Ganga
311. Which type of soil covers most of the Deccan Plateau----Black soil
312. The Ural Mountains separate – Asia and Europe
313. Where does River Pindar join Alaknanda-----KarnaParayag
314. The deepest lake of the world is----- Lake Baikal
315. The ____ border is the world’s fifth largest border----India-Bangladesh
316. Examples of Superimposed drainage system or river---- The Damodar, the Subarnarekha, the Chambal,
the Banas
317. Juhu Beach in Mumbai is a part of –Arabian sea
318. Which state is India’s prime producer of Vanadium-Arunachal Pradesh
319. Which animal species is special to the Western Ghats-Nilgiri tahr
320. Which place consists of 12 atolls-Lakshadweep
321. From where Luni River originates? -Aravalli
322. In which continents is the country Mangolia located-Asia
323. Which city is also known as ‘Blue City’-Jodhpur
324. In between the Rabi and Kharif seaspns, there is a short season known as-The zaid season
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325. Which soil is well known for its capacity to hold moisture-Black soil
326. The Pittsburgh industrial region is located in-USA
327. Which barrages/dams is closest to the India-Bangladesh border-Farakka
328. The approximate period between two consecutive new moons is-29.5 days
329. Which river is known as the 'handmaid' of the Narmada? ----Tapti
330. The distributary of which river takes the name 'Padma' in Bangladesh---- River Ganga
331. In which state is Sasthamcotta Lake located?----- Kerala
332. In which state is the Mormugao port located?---- Goa
333. Which is the floating national park of India?---- Keibul Lamjao National Park
334. The centre of a cyclone is a calm area is called the ________ of the storm.------ Eye
335. Name the dam built across the river Mahanadi----- Hirakud dam
336. The Sunauli border is a famous transit point between India and----- Nepal
337. What is the name of the second layer of the Earth's three concentric layers?---- SIMA
338. What is the solid crust or the hard top layer of the earth called?---- Lithosphere
339. Which is the longest river in Sri Lanka?---- Mahaweli River
340. The method of soil conservation in which ploughing is done parallel to the contours of a hill slope to form a
natural barrier for water to flow down the slope is called?---- Contour ploughing.
341. As the river enters the plain it twists and turns forming large bends known as---Meanders
342. The place on the earth's surface above the focus is called----- Epicenter
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343. In the biosphere living beings are inter-related and interdependent on each other for survival. This life
supporting system is known as the---- Ecosystem
344. The Patkai hills belong to which mountain ranges?----- Purvanchal
345. The northern plain of India has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely---– the
Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra
346. The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as----- Kumaon Himalayas
347. Which type of forest is most widespread in India?----- Tropical Deciduous Forests
348. Which planet is called Earth's Twin?----- Venus
349. A line on a map joining places of equal rainfall is called an----- Isohyets
350. The boundary between Earth's crust and mantle is----Moho Discontinuity
351. Alps mountain range is located in which continent?--- Europe
352. Himalayan mountain range falls under which type of mountains?---- Fold Mountain
353. ‘Norwesters’ are thunderstorms which are prominent----India and Bangladesh
354. 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?---- USA and Canada
355. Which neighboring country of India is also refered as 'Druk Yul'?---- Bhutan
356. The final boundary between the Earth and the outer space is called---- Magnetosphere
357. Soil having high content of aluminium and iron oxide is also known--- Pedalfer soil
358. The famous species of tree 'Sundari' is found in---- Mangrove forests
359. Name the passage which is used by pilgrims in Uttarakhand for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra---- Lipu Lekh
360. Majuli, the largest river island in the world is located-----Assam

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361. ‘Shifting cultivation’ is also known as ____ in north-east India.----- Jhum
362. The ‘Friendship Highway’ is a road that connects China to---- Nepal
363. Which state of India has the longest mainland coastline?----- Gujarat
364. The river Ganga emerges from Gangotri Glacier and ends at---- Bay of Bengal
365. The term ‘Blood Moon’ is used to refer to-- Lunar Eclipse
366. The easternmost point of India is-----Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh)
367. Earth's deepest point in water is Mariana trench. It is located in----Pacific Ocean
368. Which Indian state is the largest in terms of the total area covered?---- Rajasthan
369. What is the name of the tropical cyclones in the China Sea?---- Typhoon
370. What is the other name of Sahyadri Range?----- Western Ghats
371. India has longest International border with which country?---- Bangladesh
372. The Kumaon Himalayas lie between which two rivers?----- Satluj-kali
373. The Indian Standard Time corresponds to the longitude ______ degrees East---- 82.5 degrees East
374. What is the length of the Indian border with Afghanistan?---- 106 km
375. The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally
radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called--- Adaptive radiation
376. How many natural satellites does the planet Venus have?-----0
377. How many natural satellites does the planet Earth have?------1
378. Which planets are known as a gas giants?---- The four gas giants in our solar system are Neptune, Uranus,
Saturn, and Jupiter. These are also called the Jovian planets.
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379. What is the range of the intensity scale used in measuring earthquakes?---1 to 12
380. Which Indian state is bordered by Bangladesh on its north, south and west?---- Tripura
381. Cirrus and cumulus are types of------ Clouds
382. What country is called “Coffee Bowl Of The World " ?----- Brazil
383. The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called---- Tide
384. Which is the largest uranium producing country in the world?----- Kazakhstan
385. In which state of India does the sunrise first appear?----- Arunachal Pradesh
386. Velds are grasslands of---- Africa
387. What is the radius of the moon?---- 1.74 x 10^6 m
388. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu is set up in collaboration with---- Russia
389. All parallel circles from the equator up to the poles are called----- Parallels of latitudes.
390. Imaginary line running on the earth divides it into two equal parts. Line is known as the ----Equator
391. Where was the largest crater made by a meteorite----South Africa
392. Which river originates from Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh?---- Brahmaputra
393. Which Indian mountain looks like a giant pyramid and has a flat summit area and two peaks?---- Kamet
394. India is located to the North of the---Equator
395. River Sutlej enters India through which pass?---- Shipki La pass
396. A piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the main land on one side is
called--- Peninsula
397. In Tibet, the Brahmaputra river is known as---- Tsangpo
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398. Lucifer is another name for the planet---- Venus
399. The tidal mouth of a river where fresh and saline water get mixed is known as a/an---- Estuary
400. Europa is a natural satellite of-----Jupiter
401. Rocks that are formed by the cooling of magma are called----- Igneous rocks
402. Which is the largest country (by area) of the world?---Russia
403. The Bhakra Nangal dam is situated on the --------Satluj River.
404. India covers ____ of earth's land area----- 2.4%
405. How many moons does the planet Mars have?----2
406. Which is the largest non-polar desert in the World?-----Sahara
407. In which state is 'White Desert' present in India?----- Gujarat
408. A deep crack in a glacier is called----- Crevasse
409. What is the narrow strip of land across a body of water connecting two large land masses called?---- Isthmus
410. What is the pre-monsoon local rainfall and thunderstorms in West Bengal called?---- Kaal Baisakhi
411. The word equinox stands for-----Same time period of day and night
412. Mariana Trench is situated in which of the ocean?--- Pacific Ocean
413. The reason behind broadening the river valley is---- Soil erosion
414. The city of Nasik is situated on the banks of which river in India?--- Godavari
415. What is the term used for a narrow area of water that connects two larger areas of water or sea or ocean?----
Strait
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416. In the coastal and dry regions, rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover, this
process is known as ---- Shelter Belts
417. The freshwater is continuously being renewed and recharged through the---- Hydrological cycle.
418. Soil is derived from the weathering of the igneous and metamorphic rocks---- Red soils
419. Species of plants and animals that do not exist now but exist in the past are called-----Extinct species
420. Trees in these forests shed their leaves in a particular season in order to conserve loss of moisture through
transpiration---- Deciduous Forests \
421. Species of some animals are on the verge of extinction as their population has decreased considerably. Such
species are known as-----Endangered species.
422. A naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition is known as-----Mineral
423. Non-metallic minerals like Limestone, Sandstone, Marble, etc. are found in the-----Sedimentary rocks
424. Organic waste such as dead plant and animal material, animal dung and kitchen waste can be converted into a
gaseous fuel called---- Biogas
425. Slash and burn practice of agriculture is also known as----- Shifting cultivation
426. Which crop is known as "the golden fiber"?-----Jute
427. It is also known as "Monoculture", i.e. single crop grown over a large area---- Plantation Farming
428. Cultivation of grapes is also known as---- Viticulture
429. Seasonal migration of people with their animals is called---- Transhumance
430. The difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country is called the----Natural growth rate
431. Which city is called 'Manchester of India'?-----Ahmedabad

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432. When was Indira-Point submerged under water?---2004
433. Suez Canal was opened in the year?----1869
434. The westernmost longitude of India is?---- 68o7'E
435. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states? ----- (8 states) Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,
Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
436. Indian state with the longest coastline on the eastern coast----Andhra Pradesh
437. The origin of Himalayas can best be explained by---- Theory of Plate Tectonics
438. A lake formed when a meandering river is cut off from the mainstream is known as---- Oxbow lake
439. Which animal lives in the swampy and marshy lands of Assam and West Bengal ?---- One horned rhino
440. What is the definition of sex ratio?---- Number of women per 1000 men
441. Which are the three main factors that cause population change?----Births, Deaths and migration
442. Which state in India has the highest literacy rate?----Kerala
443. When was the Indian Board for Wildlife constituted?-------1952
444. Project Tiger was started in----1973
445. The total volume of the world’s water is estimated to exist as ocean-----96.5%
446. On which river has Nagarjuna Sagar Dam been constructed?-----Krishna River
447. Bhoodan-Gramdan movement was initiated by----Acharya Vinoba Bhave
448. A tidal barrage is a barrier built over----River estuary
449. Which is the finest quality iron ore in terms of iron content?----Magnetite
450. Which plateau is known as the mineral heart land of India?----- Chota Nagpur Plateau
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451. When was cotton textile industry established in Mumbai?---1854
452. The processing of raw material into more valuable products falls under the category of---- Secondary sectors
acvities.
453. Which railway line runs along the Indian west coast parallel to Arabian Sea and Western Ghats?---- Konkan
Railways
454. What body of water does the Panama Canal connect to the Pacific Ocean?---- Atlantic Ocean
455. On which river National Waterway 1 (NW1) is located?--- Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system
456. During which decade did India see a negative population growth?---1911-1921
457. According to Census 2011, which of the following state has the lowest population density in India?----
Arunachal Pradesh
458. Which state is the largest producer of manganese in India?----- Odisha
459. Limestone is the basic raw material of-----Cement industry
460. The larger occurrences of minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks are called--- Lodes
461. The highest quality of hard coal is------Anthracite
462. The huge storm known as Great red spot is associated with which planet?---- Jupiter
463. What is the desert adjoining the Thar desert called in Pakistan?---- Cholistan Desert
464. Which organisation constructs the strategically important roads and roads in high altitude areas?------ Border
Road Organisation
465. Which authority is responsible for development and regulation of inland waterways?----- Inland Waterways
Authority of India
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466. The number of major ports in India is---13
467. Which river is known as Dakshin Ganga?----- Godaveri

468. Which river was known as the Sorrow of Bengal?---- Damodar River
469. Which river was known as the Sorrow of Bihar?---- Kosi river
470. What is a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust called?---- Comet
471. Which planet is known as evening/morning star?---- Venus
472. Largest silk producing state of India is-----Karnataka
473. Which imaginary line divides India into almost two equal parts?-----Tropic of cancer
474. Which ' water Body ' separates Andaman and Nicobar Islands?---- Ten Degree Channel
475. What is the local name of the wind blowing in the northern plains during summers?--- Loo
476. The longest river of Europe is---- Volga
477. Which is the largest river of the Asia?----Yangtze River
478. A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a-----Bay
479. After Sun, which is the closest star to the Earth?----Proxima Centauri
480. Which country has the largest coast line?-----Canada
481. What is the name of hole in outer space which emits stars and energy?---- White Hole
482. Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?----Venus
483. Earth's twin---Venus
484. The longitude of mainland of India extends between----68°7' E and 97°25' E
485. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?--- Pacific Ocean
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486. Which layer of the earth’s atmosphere contains the ozone layer?--- Stratosphere
487. A difference of one hour between the two meridians in degree---15
488. Which country is called “country of canals”?----Pakistan
489. Which is the oldest mountain range of India?--- Aravallis
490. Which state is known as Sugar Bowl of India?----Uttar Pradesh
491. What is the term used for strip or narrow tract of land between two rivers?---- Doab
492. Cultivation of coffee was introduced on which of the following hills in India?--- Baba Budan Hills
493. The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is------The Deccan plateau
494. The India’s highest annual rainfall is reported at------Mawsynram
495. Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?----Pulses
496. Name important plantation crops? ---- In India, tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane, banana, etc., are important
plantation crops.
497. The great Victoria Desert is located in------ Australia
498. Which is the only country crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn?--- Brazil
499. The autumnal equinox occurs on---- September 23
500. The largest producers of coffee in the world is-----Brazil
501. Which planet is called watery planet?--- Earth
502. Wainganga river is a tributary of----- Godavari
503. The largest producer of diamond In India is-----Madhya Pradesh
504. Black soil is favourable for cultivation of----cotton

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505. When was the Bokaro Steel Plant set up?-----1964
506. Rice research institute of India is situated at----Cuttack
507. The majority of asteroids are found between the orbits of----Mars and Jupiter.
508. Which is the deepest landlocked port in India?---- Visakhapatnam
509. The Eastern coast of India is known as---- Coromandel Coast
510. Halley’s comet appears once in a period of-----76 years
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IMPORTANT GEOGRAPHY ONE-LINER QUESTIONS

1. Which is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres----Africa

2. In which continent is the Gobi desert located-Asia

3. Which is the only continent without desert----Europe

4. The term ‘ENVIRONMENT’ is originated from which language?---- French

order?----Nitrogen > oxygen > argon > carbon dioxide

9. The word tsunami is originated from which language?----- Japanese

10. Which river crosses the equator twice?-----Congo River

12. Where is the Sabarimala temple located-Kerala

Mumbai (west) and Chennai (south).

14. Kolkata is situated on the bank of which river?------ Hooghly

18. All non-living things are known as---- Abiotic resources

20. Which countries in South America are landlocked?-Paraguagy and Bolivia

21. Which pass connects Srinagar and Leh- Zoji La

22. Which Indian state has the longest mainland Coastline-Gujarat

24. 49th parallel is a boundary between – USA and Canada

25. Which is the highest peak in India-K2 (Godwin Austin)

26. The Central Drug Research Institute of India is located at -Lucknow

27. The Cauvery water dispute is between-Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

28. Jim Corbett National Park is located in-Uttarakhand

29. Which place is famous for mining of uranium-Jaduguda

30. India’s longest highway tunnel is the –Atal Tunnel

31. Which is the largest country of South America-Brazil

36. The downfold in a rock is known as a/an -Syncline

37. Where is the ‘Zojila Tunnel Project’ –Jammu and Kashmir

41. Which is India’s newest nuclear power plant- Kudankulam

42. Kolleru lake is located in which Indian state- Andhra Pradesh

44. In which state is the Gandhi Sagar Dam constructed-Madya Pradesh

45. Largest Bauxite producing state of India-Odisha

46. The first high court of India was established in-Kolkata

47. In which does the river Godavari originate- Brahmagiri Hills

48. On which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam constructed-Narmada

49. Where is the Sambhar Lake situated-Rajasthan

50. The Southernmost tip of Indian territory is-Indira point

54. Where is Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary located – Warangal, Andhra Pradesh

55. Who is considered as the father of geography-Eratosthenes

56. The quartzite is a ____type of rock-Metamorphic

57. In India, river dolphins are found in_____river-Ghaghara

60. The Virupaksha temple at Hampi is dedicated to-Lord Shiva

64. Which is the longest railway line in the world-Trans-Siberian Railway

65. Where was the first oil well discovered in Assam-Digboi

67. In which state is the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary located- Karnataka

69. The Kamakhya temple is situated in the state of -Assam

India in 1911- Indo-Saracenic style

73. Lucknow is famous for which traditional art of embroidery-chikankari Work

74. Sanchi Stupa is situated near the city of-Bhopal

75. Girnar Hills of Junagadh, Gujarat is famous for__Mangoes -Kesar

78. Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by-UNESCO

79. The Ajanta caves are located in - Maharashtra

80. Sariska National Park is located in-Rajasthan

82. In which state the famous Sun Temple situated-Odisha

Mannar? – Sri Lanka

84. Popular folk song ‘Kajari’ is popular in - Uttar Pradesh

85. Manora Fort is situated in-Tamil Nadu

87. India’s Statue of Unity is situated in the state of-Gujarat

88. Which is the correctly depicts Indian Standard Time-GMT +5.30

89. Which city is known as ‘The City of Palaces’ in India-Kolkata

91. The Buland Darwaza is located at- Fatehpur Sikri

who was the king of Kerala- Banasura sagar

95. The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat were created in -1960

97. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is situated in-Rajasthan